Our Executive Committee 2026

Team Arangu

Meet the passionate individuals guiding our mission to celebrate and empower fearless art.

✨ RAHUL NAIR

Board Chair

Rahul’s theater journey started pretty unexpectedly — with a goofy school play about a divorcee’s life. That quirky start lit a spark that’s been burning ever since. The stage became his lifelong passion, a place where stories challenge, heal, and shatter boundaries.

Over the years, Rahul has brought countless characters to life, both on stage and on screen, weaving his love for performance into every role he takes on.

In his day job, Rahul focuses on building and leading awesome engineering teams that create tools to help nonprofits make a bigger impact around the world.

For him, Arangu is more than just a stage — it’s a playground of ideas, where creativity flows freely and the imagination knows no limits. Because at its heart, art is what connects us all.

Claim your stage!

✨ ASHITHA RAHMAN

Secretary

Ashitha is a seasoned Program Management leader whose work blends communication, organization, and community-building with a deep love for the arts. Her experience leading teams, shaping complex initiatives, and nurturing creative spaces allows her to bring structure, clarity, and heart to Arangu’s operations.

As the co-founder of dKollective, she and her husband champion independent Indian music across the U.S., drawing inspiration from their travels and their shared passion for arts & culture. Rooted in her parents’ lifelong example of service, Ashitha continues to support charitable initiatives across the U.S. and Kerala.

In her role as Secretary, she guides Arangu’s governance, flow, and documentation, ensuring that every program and partnership reflects its values. Fueled by a commitment to artistic freedom, cultural storytelling, and inclusive community spaces, Ashitha is dedicated to helping Arangu grow into a vibrant stage where diverse voices can be seen, heard, and celebrated.

✨ VISHNU KRISHNAN

Treasurer

Vishnu Krishnan brings a rare blend of artistic passion and professional precision to his role as Treasurer at Arangu. With a strong background in IT management and hands-on experience in auditing, governance, and compliance, he approaches financial stewardship with meticulous attention to detail and a deep sense of responsibility.

A lifelong supporter of the arts, Vishnu has held influential leadership roles—including serving as President of the Seattle chapter of ALA and later as a national executive member. Under his leadership, the ALF Festival in Seattle became both a financial success and a widely acclaimed cultural event.

Vishnu contributes to creative projects with equal enthusiasm, often supporting productions behind the scenes and specializing in property work. He has even taken the stage, reflecting his wholehearted passion for arts and literature.

As a founding member of Prathidhwani, an all-Kerala socio-cultural organization for IT professionals, and an active participant in charitable initiatives across the U.S. and Kerala, Vishnu continues to champion community, culture, and meaningful impact wherever he serves

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